Terms
What is the term for someone running for president?
presidential candidate
In a situation where a candidate does not adhere to any specific agenda or party they can be best described as ______.
Non-partisan
How many terms can a president run for?
2
How many main political parties are there in the US?
2
Which celebrity ran for president in 2020
Kanye West
What role is responsible for developing the campaign plan, the media strategy, and the fundraising plan?
campaign manager
If a presidential candidate believes that the current system of government can be reshaped and the national government should be involved in helping to solve social problems, what political ideology is this considered?
Liberal
How often can a new president be elected?
every 4 years
Which president was known for refusing to shoot a bear on a hunt?
teddy roosevelt of course
Which celebrity ran for governor for California
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What is it called when a presidential candidate lays out what they are going to do to win the race?
stump speech
Which of the following actions are legal? Candidates producing libel, interest groups producing libel, and media groups slandering candidates.
None
Can overseas military personnel vote in federal elections?
Yes
When is voting day?
the tuesday after the first monday in november (every 4 years)
Which president had ran the longest?
FDR
When do the people vote for a president?
The Primary Election
The speech and ceremony that occurs symbolizing the peaceful transfer of president is called the ______ ceremony
Inauguration
What article outlines the process of the electoral college?
Article 2
What is an ad hominem attack?
An attack on the candidate/person, rather than the political beliefs they represent
Which president did Mr. Tanous represent during the election?
George Washington
What is “populism?
All political power belongs to the common people.
If, in 1868, a person was denied the right to vote because of their skin color, which amendment would this be in violation of?
none! Because the 15th amendment didn’t exist until 1870
To be eligible for the presidency, how many years of residency in the US is required?
14 Years
How is Donald Trump attempting to bypass the 2-term law?
By running for VP and having the elected president step down
What was Laura Sanderson’s original name?
Larry Sanderson